Now that all parties were at peace, Shilang once again suppressed Yingcheng, which made him angry.
Now he figured out that the city's generals who were guarding the city escaped from the beginning. The one who led the troops to resist desperately was the city guard Bai Hong. Bai Hong was a scribe. He was loved by the people of Yingcheng because he was an upright official and loved the people like a son. He was the
When the Yi army besieged the city, the entire city's soldiers and civilians fought against the enemy with one heart and vowed not to surrender.
There is nothing to talk about, because Yingcheng happened to be on the way back to the army, so Shilang transferred more than 20,000 people here, plus the 3,000 people who were guarding here before, the total number exceeds 25,000.
Although Yingcheng is considered a big city, the total number of defenders is only about a thousand. Some were lost in the previous period, and now it is less than 700. Even if the whole city, young and old, goes into battle, they cannot withstand the attack of so many elite soldiers.
Shi Lang ordered to surround the city on three sides and send a message to the city. If the city was not surrendered before dark, all those who participated in the defense would be killed. Those who wanted to survive could leave through the south gate now. Yi Jun promised not to blame them.
After the letter was sent in, Shi Lang ordered the army to beat the drums. The earth-shattering drums made the soldiers and civilians in the city tremble with fear. The soldiers and people on the top of the city were already chilled when they saw the dark Yi army outside, and various attacks were launched.
City equipment is constantly being pushed to the front of the formation, and even the strongest-minded people can only despair.
Killing a chicken with a bull's sword, Shilang wanted this kind of momentum. This time he set a principle for himself when he went out to attack the Axe-cut Gorge. Since his own troops were superior, those who could scare away the enemy with momentum would never fight forcefully. He
He knew that He Ran had given him all the elites in the country. These soldiers were the result of years of hard work by military advisors and King Feng. If there were too many casualties, even gaining a vassal country would not be worth the gain.
The war drums were beating intermittently from noon to dusk. When the drumming gradually became louder, the south city gate was still not opened. Shilang walked slowly to the front of the formation. He was really angry. He gave the order to stop the drums, and then called all parties.
The general ordered them to attack the city with one drum. At the same time, the general sent troops to surround the south gate as soon as night fell. Since the other side did not know what to do, they must show off the military might of the Yi State army. Those who dare to resist will not be spared!
The tranquility before the war was more tense and frightening than the rumbling drums. The murderous aura that permeated the fields in the bleak autumn wind tightly enveloped Yingcheng. The god of death was in the sky, and the night seemed to be falling faster.
When Shilang was about to return to his tent, he suddenly saw lights on the city, and a scribe in white appeared on the tower surrounded by people.
"Is this the military advisor of Shilangshi who is under the city?" the scribe in white asked loudly.
Tokiro took a few steps forward and said loudly: "Exactly!"
The scribe in white bowed slightly and said: "Your Majesty Bai Hong, I would like to thank the military advisor for staying at the south gate. The military advisor is kind and virtuous. Bai Hong has expressed his gratitude on behalf of the people of Yingcheng."
"But Mr. Bai did not let the people escape from the south gate, which wasted my good intentions. Do you want the people to die with you in the city? Mr. Bai has a reputation of loving the people like his own son. Why did he put the life and death of his people at this last moment?
Why don't you care? Look around at our army of Yi State, can you defend this city? Why bother letting Yingcheng disciples suffer the disaster of war?"
"I have experienced the bravery of the officers and soldiers under the military advisor. I already knew in my heart that it would be difficult to defend Yingcheng alone. At this moment, I no longer have any illusions."
"Master Bai, have you figured out that you must comply with God's will?" Shilang took a few steps forward.
"Bai Hong's family has been favored by the king all his life. Even though he is facing death, he will never betray his master. It is my wish to repay the country with death!"
Shilang nodded and said: "Master Bai's loyalty is admired by Shilang. There is no need to say more. It is a pity that the lives of hundreds of soldiers in the city are lost. You go and prepare well. I will order the attack on the city in half an hour.
." After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the big tent.
"Commander, please stay!" Bai Hong called loudly.
Shilang turned around and said, "What else can I say?"
"The military advisor is our obedient enemy, but he still misses the suffering of the people in the city. How dare Bai Hong, a parent and an official, take the lives of his people under his care? The situation is irreversible. Bai Hong should die to serve his country. I wonder if the military advisor can let these officers and men in the city go. They
The previous fight to the death with the military advisor's army was all due to my strict orders and I dared not disobey. If the military advisor can agree and not pursue any further charges, Bai Hong will immediately order people to open the city."
Shilang smiled and raised his voice: "We, the Yi Army, are benevolent and righteous troops. Those who abandon their weapons and surrender will not be slaughtered. Don't worry, sir. What Shilang said in front of the two armies must be true."
"Thank you so much!" Bai Hong said, bowed and saluted, and before he could fully stand up, he jumped down from the top of the city.
His movement was so sudden that no one on either side expected it. They stared blankly at him falling in the air and then falling heavily to the ground. Only then did the city remember a shrill cry, and soon there were four or five more people.
He jumped down from the tower and followed. This heroic scene shocked the officers and soldiers of the Yi army so much that they sighed.
Shi Lang ordered these people to be buried generously, Yingcheng was obtained, and the overseas campaign was successfully concluded. After a short rest, Yi's army returned to the court. Considering that Xiang Guo's public position was not stable, Yi left 10,000 soldiers to help him guard the retreat.
Longhe Defense Line.
Returning to Muhu City, Shilang reported the battle in detail to King Feng, and handed back the soldiers and horses transferred from here.
Xiao Xiao praised him from the bottom of his heart, and then took out the military order sent by He Ran. Shi Lang assigned various troops and horses to garrison in various places according to the order.
After the arrangements were made, Shi Lang said to Xiao Xiao: "Chen Min is scheduled to establish the country on October 25th, and the country will be named Xiang. Soon the envoys will come to welcome the king to watch the ceremony."
Xiao Xiao shook his head first, then seemed to remember something, and said with a smile: "Let's talk about it then. You are the great benefactor who supported him single-handedly. Why should he invite you to go?"
Shilang smiled and said: "He wanted me to stay until after the founding of the country and then take charge of the army. Haha, I refused on the grounds that I needed to report to the king immediately. If I wanted to go, it would have to be Wang Jia and the military advisor to make the overall plan.
It was all done by the king and his military advisors, I was just doing a little bit of the hard work, but I can’t bear the kindness he gave me in establishing the country."
"You don't have to be too modest. This expedition was not only a clean victory but also suffered very little damage. I think it would be difficult for He Ran to lead the army. Huh, he is so lazy, and he can come to participate in Chen Min's founding of the country.
Etiquette is weird." Xiao Xiao curled his lips at the end.
Shi Lang pondered for a moment and said: "Wang Jia, should you write a letter to the military advisor? Even if he doesn't want to come, please ask him to convince the king that Xiang Kingdom will be our vassal state in the future. The king has to come on the day of the founding of the country."
It's only in line with etiquette." He knew very well what kind of virtues the monarch and his ministers had. He didn't dare to hold out any hope for He Ran. He might be happy to encourage him to run against the king.
Xiao Xiao understood Shilang's thoughts, snorted and said, "Just tell him this when you go back. Just say it was what I meant."
Shilang accepted the order, and after a few days, when all the troops were ordered to leave, he led a group of troops back to Bell Ringing City.
Su Pingjiang led his ministers to greet him outside the city. People from all over the world were delighted to hear that the Yi Kingdom had become a vassal state so quickly. They all high-fived and lined the streets outside the city to ring the bell to see the triumphant army.
This is the end of the first volume. In the next volume, He Ran will lead Zhan Feng to fight on the grassland. I hope everyone will support me ^_^
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